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vanilla sweet, bugs retreat

4 oils · Citrus · Floral · Woody · Resinous & sweet · code BL-2633


Vanilla leads, sweet and warm like cream, cedarwood and geranium follow with dry wood and green rose, and lemon eucalyptus adds a crisp, cool edge at the end so it never cloys. Good for bedrooms or a reading nook on rainy evenings. Vanilla is usually thick, so shake well before adding to the diffuser; for more sweetness, add 2 drops of vanilla.


Formula

Drop ratio · 10:8:7:5
Vanilla10 drops · base note
Cedarwood8 drops · base note
Geranium7 drops · middle note
Lemon Eucalyptus5 drops · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Lemon eucalyptus (green, lemony and cool, a little like lemongrass) rises first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Geranium (green and rosy, fresh and balanced) forms the body of the scent and stays longest in the room.

What remains. Vanilla (creamy, sweet and cozy); cedarwood (dry and warm, like a wooden chest and pencil shavings) sink in and linger after the diffuser is off.


Method

Diffuser
Vanilla 3 · Cedarwood 2 · Geranium 2 · Lemon Eucalyptus 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Vanilla 2 · Cedarwood 1 · Geranium 1 · Lemon Eucalyptus 1 drops, then top up with a carrier oil (jojoba or sweet almond). Dab on wrists and the back of the neck.
50 ml room spray
Vanilla 10 · Cedarwood 8 · Geranium 7 · Lemon Eucalyptus 5 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Do not use for children under 6, during pregnancy, or if you have a health condition without asking a professional first. Never ingest essential oils; keep them out of reach of children and pets.


FAQ

How do I use vanilla sweet, bugs retreat in a diffuser?
Add Vanilla 3 · Cedarwood 2 · Geranium 2 · Lemon Eucalyptus 1 drops to 200–300 ml of water. In a room under 15 m², use 1–2 drops less; in a room over 25 m², add 1 more drop of the main oil.
What can I use instead of vanilla?
Swap vanilla for frankincense or myrrh — same resinous & sweet family. The blend will shift a little: frankincense is resinous with a light lemony note, deep and still.
When is the best time to use vanilla sweet, bugs retreat?
Diffuse it on the balcony, porch or in the bedroom in the evening; keep the window screens shut for best results.

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